People with Down syndrome have a higher risk for respiratory, hearing and eye-related issues, congenital heart defects, thyroid disorders, and other medical conditions. Babies diagnosed with Down ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is encouraging preventive care and screenings for women during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Women ages 40 to 74 should get a ...

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October highlights prevention and support for survivors. It also brings attention to lifesaving resources for people who have experienced physical ...

AUSTIN – The Texas Health and Human Services Commission is highlighting resources that help Texans prevent, recognize and reverse fentanyl poisonings as the state observes Fentanyl Poisoning Awareness ...

The Quality Incentive Payment Program (QIPP) is a state directed payment program (DPP) designed to help nursing facilities achieve transformation in care quality through innovation. QIPP was first ...

Intellectual and Developmental Disability System Redesign Advisory Committee (IDD SRAC) Meaningful Skills Development and Employment Services (MSDES) Subcommittee Agenda ...

Contact: Questions regarding agenda items, content, or meeting arrangements should be directed to Julie Ketelsen at [email protected] or leave a message at (512) 695-3846. This meeting is open ...

T-CCBHCs must have formal agreements with other entities that may serve the same populations. T-CCBHCs must submit memorandums of understanding (MOUs) and other agreements with community partners – ...

The annual report includes data on the use of funds by the Centers for Independent Living, including: the number of people served, breakdown of services provided, performance targets, and other ...

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Youth Camp Program and Legislative bill overview: brief history of program, Senate Bill 1 and House Bill 1, 89th Legislative, Special Session, and youth camp fee changes ...

The Sunset Advisory Commission is reviewing the mission and performance of the Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and welcomes comments from the public on whether the agency is still needed, ...